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A tongued and grooved hardwood floor is fixed, on battens, to a concrete ground floor slab, as shown in the sketch - Leaving Cert Construction Studies - Question 4 - 2006
Question 4
A tongued and grooved hardwood floor is fixed, on battens, to a concrete ground floor slab, as shown in the sketch. The external wall of the house is a 300mm concret... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:A tongued and grooved hardwood floor is fixed, on battens, to a concrete ground floor slab, as shown in the sketch - Leaving Cert Construction Studies - Question 4 - 2006
Step 1
To a scale of 1:5, draw a vertical section through the ground floor and the external wall.
Answer
To accurately depict the vertical section:
- Foundation: Start with the 900mm x 300mm reinforced concrete foundation at the bottom.
- Hardcore and Blinding: Above the foundation, include 200mm of hardcore followed by 50mm of blinding.
- Concrete Floor: Draw a 150mm smooth concrete floor layer, which supports the hardwood flooring.
- Insulation: Show 60mm of insulation above the concrete fill.
- Battens and Flooring: Add the timber battens, typically sized at 50mm x 40mm, that support the 22mm thick tongue and groove hardwood flooring.
- External Wall: Illustrate the 300mm concrete block wall, detailing the 100mm outer leaf and 100mm insulated cavity, along with the internal plaster which is 15mm in thickness.
Ensure that everything is drawn to scale (1:5) to represent the relationships and dimensions accurately.
Step 2